Irvington Party Bus & Charter Bus Rentals
Fill out one quick form on Partybusnewark.org and instantly compare vehicles and rates from a network of independently owned transportation companies competing for your business. Whether your group is heading to a game at Prudential Center, a night out in Newark, or a wedding in the suburbs — finding the right bus for Irvington takes about a minute. Call 862-461-3920 to get started!
Party Bus Rentals in Irvington
Partybusnewark.org is not a bus company. It is a quote-comparison and referral website — the fastest way for groups in Irvington and across Essex County to see real vehicle options and pricing without calling a dozen companies, repeating your itinerary over and over, and waiting two days for a callback that never quite answers your question.
Here is how it actually works: enter your trip date, group size, and pickup and drop-off locations into the quick online form, and within seconds you will see different vehicle types, pictures, packages, and pricing from transportation providers serving the Irvington area. No account required. No obligation.
Just options — and a lot of them. If you would rather talk it through, a support team is available any time at 862-461-3920 to build a quote around your exact headcount, date, and destination. The whole process takes about a minute either way.
That is the whole point of Partybusnewark.org: skip the scramble and get straight to finding the right bus.
Bus Rentals for Irvington Groups
Partybusnewark.org connects you to a wide range of vehicle types — from Sprinter vans and 14-passenger Sprinter limos to 15–35 passenger minibuses, 15–50 passenger party buses, and 40–56 passenger charter buses. Whatever your group size or occasion, there is a vehicle in the network sized and equipped for the trip.
Vehicle photos show representative examples — exact make, model, color, interior, features, and availability vary by provider and trip.
14 Passenger Sprinter Limo
Sprinter Van Rental with Driver
15 Passenger Party Bus
18 Passenger Party Bus
20 Passenger Party Bus
25 Passenger Party Bus
28 Passenger Party Bus
30 Passenger Party Bus
40 Passenger Party Bus
50 Passenger Party Bus
15-35 Passenger Minibus
40-56 Passenger Charter Bus
Buses and vehicles shown above are NOT the exact makes and models available for every trip. We are NOT a bus company and do not own or operate vehicles. Photos are examples only and may show stock or typical vehicles, not the exact vehicle offered for your reservation. Fill out the online quote form or call 862-461-3920 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Common Irvington Party Bus and Charter Bus Amenities
Not every Irvington group trip calls for the same setup. A 25-passenger party bus typically comes with wraparound perimeter seating, color-changing LED lighting, a premium Bluetooth sound system, and flat-panel TVs — the right configuration for a bachelorette night moving between Springfield Avenue bars and downtown Newark spots. A 15–35 passenger minibus is the smarter pick for corporate shuttles or wedding guest loops between the hotel block and the venue, with reclining seats and powerful climate control for New Jersey summer heat.
For larger groups heading to MetLife Stadium or a multi-day convention at the Meadowlands Exposition Center, a 56-passenger charter bus adds undercarriage luggage bays and onboard restrooms so the group is not making pit stops across the Turnpike. Compare amenities side by side on the site, or call 862-461-3920 and a support team member will walk you through which configuration fits your trip.
Air-conditioning
Wraparound Leather Seats
AUX / Bluetooth Sound System
LED and Fiber Optic Lighting
Built-in Bar Areas With Ice Storage and Cup Holders
TVs and Entertainment Systems
Amenities listed above are common features that MAY be available on party buses. Because we are a referral website and do NOT own or operate buses, exact features vary by vehicle, provider, and availability. After you submit your quote request, you can browse vehicle options, pricing, and available details on the results page. To confirm the exact amenities included with a specific vehicle offered for your trip, call 862-461-3920 before booking.
Irvington Party Bus Rental Prices
Irvington party bus rental prices shift based on vehicle size, the date, and how many hours you need. As a planning range: a 15-passenger party bus typically runs $200–$350/hour on weekdays and $250–$350/hour on weekends. A 25-passenger party bus runs roughly $250–$350/hour weekday and $275–$375/hour on weekends.
A full 40–56 passenger charter bus comes in at $200–$350/hour on either day of the week, with per-day rates running $1,350–$2,850 depending on the vehicle and itinerary.
Those are planning ranges to give you a realistic ballpark — your actual price moves with the specific date, the hours needed, and which vehicle fits your headcount. The fastest way to get a number for your actual trip is to fill out the quick online form or call 862-461-3920. Either way, you could have a pricing estimate in under a minute.
Check out the party bus prices page for a full breakdown by vehicle type.
| Type of Bus | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Passenger Sprinter Limo | $204 – $318+ | $219 – $344+ | $1,526 – $3,113+ |
| Sprinter Van Rental | $203 – $273+ | $218 – $366+ | $1,395 – $2,748+ |
| 15 Passenger Party Bus | $204 – $330+ | $241 – $340+ | $1,396 – $2,817+ |
| 18 Passenger Party Bus | $266 – $330+ | $268 – $378+ | $2,121 – $2,563+ |
| 20 Passenger Party Bus | $244 – $338+ | $268 – $340+ | $1,939 – $2,796+ |
| 25 Passenger Party Bus | $248 – $326+ | $265 – $360+ | $1,827 – $2,854+ |
| 28 Passenger Party Bus | $255 – $337+ | $279 – $351+ | $2,147 – $2,653+ |
| 30 Passenger Party Bus | $297 – $374+ | $318 – $414+ | $2,331 – $3,021+ |
| 40 Passenger Party Bus | $297 – $338+ | $321 – $478+ | $2,297 – $3,473+ |
| 50 Passenger Party Bus | $294 – $441+ | $337 – $490+ | $2,173 – $4,043+ |
| 15–35 Passenger Minibus | $207 – $246+ | $209 – $261+ | $1,098 – $2,105+ |
| 40–56 Passenger Charter Bus | $206 – $327+ | $208 – $348+ | $1,331 – $2,841+ |
| ABOVE PRICES ARE JUST EXAMPLES. Your final price and vehicle options depend entirely on your specific trip details. To get an exact price for your trip, request an estimate online or call 862-461-3920. | |||
Stop Calling Around — Compare Irvington Party Buses Here
Here is the honest case for using this site: Irvington sits right at the intersection of Essex County's busiest transportation corridors — the Garden State Parkway, Route 78, and Springfield Avenue all converge near the township, and getting a large group in and out of Newark or the Meadowlands on a game day or a wedding Saturday without a plan almost always ends in a parking nightmare, a surge-priced rideshare queue, or a caravan that arrives in five separate waves.
Partybusnewark.org exists to make the planning part easy. You are not limited to one company's fleet. Instead, you see options from multiple transportation providers serving Essex County in one place — different vehicle types, different packages, different price points — so you can find what actually fits your group.
The online tool shows pricing in under 30 seconds, no account needed. If your trip has moving parts (multiple pickups, a custom itinerary, a fleet of vehicles for a big event), call 862-461-3920 and a support team member will put together a custom package. Any time, any day.
That is what makes this site worth using.
Group Transportation Services for Irvington Events
From airport transfers and game day shuttles to wedding transportation, bachelorette nights, prom, corporate shuttles, and school field trips — Partybusnewark.org helps you find the right vehicle for any occasion in Irvington and across the greater Newark metro. Call 862-461-3920 or fill out the quick form to compare options now.

Irvington Airport Shuttles & Transportation
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) sits roughly 4 miles from Irvington — close enough that the trip looks easy on a map and genuinely is not when you factor in the Terminal A construction detours, the metered ground transportation lanes, and the reality of corralling 20 people with luggage at curbside during morning peak hours. The full EWR group pickup guide covers the terminal-by-terminal logistics in detail — worth a read before your arrival morning.
The protocol that works: have your full group assembled with bags at the arrivals curb before you call for the vehicle. Commercial buses and vans load from the designated ground transportation lanes on the lower level of each terminal; the lanes move fast and holding patterns are not permitted at EWR. For groups flying into different terminals, confirm a single assembly point in advance so no one is waiting on opposite ends of the airport.
A charter bus or minibus found through Partybusnewark.org handles the routing from EWR straight to your Irvington address without the two-car caravan and the $50 Uber surge. Call 862-461-3920 to lock in your airport transfer today.

Irvington Bachelor & Bachelorette Transportation
A bachelorette night that starts in Irvington and moves through Newark's bar scene — along Market Street, into the Ironbound District on Ferry Street, and back through downtown — covers a lot of ground across roads that get congested fast on a Friday or Saturday night. Parking on Ferry Street near the Ironbound's Portuguese restaurants and bars fills completely by 8 p.m. on weekends, and rideshare demand after midnight in Newark spikes sharply.
An Irvington bachelorette party bus keeps the whole group moving together from stop to stop without anyone splitting off to find their car or wait 30 minutes for a rideshare. A 20- or 25-passenger party bus with LED lighting and a premium sound system sets the tone before you hit the first spot. The night runs on your schedule, not the rideshare algorithm's.
Call 862-461-3920 and lock in the date before it fills — weekend party buses in Essex County book fast, especially spring through fall.

Irvington Birthday, Sweet 16, & Quinceañera Party Bus Rentals
Irvington and the surrounding Essex County communities have a strong tradition of large quinceañera and Sweet 16 celebrations, and the party bus arrival has become one of the signature moments of the evening. Whether the reception is at a banquet hall in Irvington, a venue in nearby East Orange, or a ballroom in Newark, an Irvington birthday party bus rental seating 15 to 50 gives the guest of honor and the whole court a proper entrance.
For milestone adult birthday parties moving between dinner in the Ironbound and late-night spots in downtown Newark, a party bus eliminates the coordination headache of getting a large group from place to place across a city where street parking disappears after 7 p.m. A 30-passenger party bus runs $325–$425/hour on weekends as a planning reference — fill out the form or call 862-461-3920 and get a pricing estimate for your date in about a minute.

Irvington Concert Transportation & Shuttles
The two major concert venues closest to Irvington — Prudential Center (25 Lafayette St, Newark, NJ 07102) and New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) (1 Center St, Newark, NJ 07102) — are less than 3 miles away, but reaching them on a sold-out show night is a different story entirely. On major concert nights at Prudential Center, the decks in the surrounding blocks fill within an hour of doors opening, and rideshare queues after the show back up well past Broad Street. The NJPAC group transportation guide and the Prudential Center bus rental guide spell out the exact drop-off zones and approach routes for each venue.
A Newark concert bus rental drops your group at the venue entrance and picks everyone up at a pre-arranged spot when the show ends — no hunting for your car in a dark parking deck at midnight. For Irvington groups, the ride is short enough that a 20- or 25-passenger party bus makes the whole evening feel like the event starts the moment you leave the driveway. Call 862-461-3920 to check availability for your show date.

Irvington Corporate Event Transportation
Irvington's position along the Route 78 and Garden State Parkway corridor makes it a natural staging point for corporate groups heading into downtown Newark, Jersey City, or the Meadowlands. The problem is that parking at most downtown Newark office buildings and conference venues is either metered, limited to validated deck access, or simply nonexistent for oversized vehicles — which means a 15-person corporate team driving separately will spend more time finding parking than they spend in the meeting.
A Newark corporate event charter bus or minibus picks your team up from a single Irvington address and drops them at the building entrance. For larger conferences at the New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center in Edison or multi-day events that require airport transfers at both ends, a 40–56 passenger charter bus with onboard WiFi and power outlets keeps staff productive during the drive. Call 862-461-3920 to discuss a custom corporate shuttle package.

Irvington Private Event Transportation Services
Family reunions, church outings, fraternal organization events, multi-stop birthday itineraries — Irvington private event transportation covers every occasion that does not fit neatly into a single-venue shuttle. When a reunion needs to hit Branch Brook Park in Newark, then move to a banquet hall in Maplewood, then return guests to addresses across Essex County, coordinating that in multiple personal vehicles means someone always gets lost, someone always arrives late, and someone always has to stay sober to drive.
A charter bus or a fleet of minibuses handles the full loop — one pickup point, one vehicle, everyone on the same schedule. For large-scale events like church conventions at Newark venues or community fundraisers drawing 100+ attendees from across Essex and Union counties, multiple charter buses can be coordinated through a single request on Partybusnewark.org. Call 862-461-3920 and describe your itinerary — a support team member will put together the right package.

Irvington Homecoming & Prom Party Bus Rentals
Prom season across Essex County — typically late April through May — is the single busiest window of the year for party bus rentals in the Irvington area. Irvington High School, University High School, and schools across the county all hold proms within a compressed 6-week stretch, and the inventory of 20- to 40-passenger party buses tightens fast once spring scheduling picks up.
For prom: book by January. Waiting until March or April in this market means premium pricing at best, and no availability at worst — that is not a scare tactic, it is just how Essex County prom season works. Partybusnewark.org makes it easy to compare vehicles, confirm pickup timing, and lock in a package early so your group has the bus they want on the night that matters. Check out the prom bus rental page for more, or call 862-461-3920 to get started today.

Irvington School Event & Field Trip Transportation
Teachers and trip organizers in Irvington know the logistics of moving a school group across Essex County — or out to a destination like Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson or the Liberty Science Center (222 Jersey City Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07305) — require more planning than a standard yellow school bus run. An Irvington school event charter bus gives students overhead storage for bags, climate control that actually works in June, and TV screens to keep groups occupied on longer drives.
For field trips to the Newark Museum of Art (49 Washington St, Newark, NJ 07102), a full-size charter bus drops the group on Washington Street and provides undercarriage storage for backpacks and equipment — no one is hauling a lunchbox and a science project across a parking lot. ADA-accessible vehicles are available through the network; mention it when you request your quote. Call 862-461-3920 to check availability for your trip date.

Irvington Sporting Event Transportation
Irvington sits roughly 15 miles from MetLife Stadium (1 MetLife Stadium Dr, East Rutherford, NJ 07073), and the I-78 West to I-95 North corridor that connects them is a known post-game parking lot. On Giants or Jets game days, the lots around MetLife fill before kickoff and the Route 3 westbound backup starts building well before the final whistle. The MetLife Stadium bus rental guide covers the exact lot assignments and approach routes for charter buses.
For Prudential Center events — Devils games, college basketball tournaments, UFC cards — the Prudential Center group transportation guide details the drop-off zones. Sports Illustrated Stadium (formerly Red Bull Arena) in Harrison (600 Cape May St, Harrison, NJ 07029) is a 20-minute straight shot down Route 21 from Irvington, and the arena's charter bus approach is covered in a dedicated guide. A Newark area sporting event party bus puts your whole group at the gate while everyone else sits on the Turnpike ramp.
Call 862-461-3920 to reserve your game day bus.

Irvington Wedding Transportation & Shuttle Service
Irvington and Essex County weddings often involve ceremony and reception venues spread across multiple towns — a church in Irvington, a reception hall in South Orange or Maplewood, and a hotel block in Newark or the Meadowlands corridor. Asking out-of-town guests to navigate that route on their own, across unfamiliar New Jersey roads on a Saturday night, is a recipe for late arrivals and stressed family members.
An Irvington wedding shuttle bus — typically a 15–35 passenger minibus or a 25-passenger party bus — runs a timed loop between the hotel block, the ceremony, and the reception so guests arrive together and on schedule. A Sprinter limo handles the bridal party's transportation on the day itself, with the polished look the moment deserves. Partybusnewark.org makes it easy to coordinate multiple vehicles under one request so the whole day is covered. Call 862-461-3920 to discuss your wedding weekend transportation plan.

Irvington Winery Tour & Pub Crawl Transportation
New Jersey's wine country is more accessible from Irvington than most residents realize. The Outer Coastal Plain AVA stretches through Salem and Cumberland counties — roughly 90 minutes south — with standout destinations like Hawk Haven Vineyard (600 S Railroad Ave, Rio Grande, NJ 08242) and Tomasello Winery (225 White Horse Pike, Hammonton, NJ 08037) making for a full-day tour itinerary. Closer to home, the craft beer scene along Newark's Halsey Street and in the surrounding Essex County towns gives pub crawl groups plenty of stops within a 20-minute radius of Irvington.
A New Jersey winery tour bus rental keeps the group together from the first tasting room to the last pour — no splitting into separate cars, no designated driver debates, no one leaving early because they need to drive home. A 20- or 25-passenger party bus is the right size for most winery tour groups and runs $275–$375/hour on weekends as a planning reference. Call 862-461-3920 to build your itinerary.
How to Request a Party Bus Quote in Irvington
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Party Bus & Group Transportation in Irvington & Beyond
Partybusnewark.org covers Irvington and the entire greater Newark metro. Whether you need an East Orange party bus, a Bloomfield bus rental, transportation from Elizabeth, or a Union party bus — the network reaches all of Essex and Union counties. Explore the full service area or call 862-461-3920 to confirm availability at your location.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Irvington Party Bus Rentals
How does this website work?
Partybusnewark.org helps you compare bus rental options; it is not the bus company and does not rent, own, or operate vehicles. When you submit the quote form, your trip details go through a booking company so you can review pricing and available vehicles for your date. You compare the options and book through the process shown with your quote.
What is Partybusnewark.org?
Partybusnewark.org is a quote-comparison and referral website for group ground transportation in the Newark, New Jersey area. It is not a bus company and does not provide transportation directly. The site connects you to pricing and vehicle options from a network of independently owned transportation providers serving Irvington and Essex County — so instead of calling 10 companies one at a time, you fill out one quick form and compare options in seconds.
How does Partybusnewark.org work?
Enter your trip date, group size, and pickup and drop-off locations into the online form. Within seconds, you will see vehicle types, pictures, packages, and pricing from transportation providers serving your area. No account required, no obligation.
If you want to talk through the options, a support team is available any time at 862-461-3920 to build a custom quote around your specific trip. The whole process — form to pricing — takes about a minute.
How much does a party bus cost in Irvington?
Irvington party bus prices range roughly from $200–$350/hour for a 15-passenger party bus up to $300–$500/hour for a 40- or 50-passenger party bus on weekends. Minibuses tend to run $200–$275/hour. Charter buses for larger groups run $200–$350/hour with per-day rates from $1,350 to $2,850.
Those are planning ranges — the real price depends on your specific date, hours needed, and which vehicle fits your group. Fill out the quick form or call 862-461-3920 and you could have a pricing estimate in under a minute. See the party bus prices page for a full vehicle-by-vehicle breakdown.
Where do charter buses drop off at Prudential Center?
Prudential Center is located at 25 Lafayette St in downtown Newark, about 2.5 miles from Irvington. Charter buses and commercial vehicles use designated drop-off zones on the streets immediately surrounding the arena — the Prudential Center bus rental guide covers the current approach routes and drop-off locations in detail. On concert and game nights, nearby surface lots fill fast, making a bus drop-off far more practical than circling for parking.
Confirm the specific drop-off protocol for your event date before arrival.
Can a charter bus take my group to MetLife Stadium from Irvington?
Absolutely. MetLife Stadium is about 15 miles from Irvington via I-78 West to I-95 North — roughly a 25–35 minute drive under normal conditions, and considerably longer on game day once the Route 3 approach corridor backs up. Charter buses use the stadium's designated bus parking areas coordinated per event.
The MetLife Stadium charter bus guide details the specific lot and approach logistics. Booking early for Giants, Jets, and major stadium concerts is strongly advised — vehicles for game days in the New Jersey–New York market go fast.
What is the best vehicle size for a wedding shuttle in Irvington?
For most Irvington and Essex County weddings, a 15–35 passenger minibus handles guest shuttle loops between a hotel block, ceremony, and reception venue comfortably — and its size makes navigation through tighter downtown Newark or South Orange streets much easier than a full 56-passenger charter bus. If the guest list is larger or the venues are farther apart, a 40-passenger party bus or a pair of minibuses running staggered loops is a cleaner solution. Call 862-461-3920 and describe your wedding day schedule — a support team member can match the right vehicle to your specific itinerary.
Does Partybusnewark.org serve locations outside Irvington?
Yes. Partybusnewark.org connects groups across the entire Newark metro — Essex County, Union County, and the surrounding region. If your trip starts in Irvington but ends at EWR, MetLife Stadium, Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, or anywhere across the Garden State, providers in the network can cover the route. Check the full service area or call 862-461-3920 to confirm coverage for your specific pickup and drop-off locations.
How far in advance should I book?
For most events, booking 4–8 weeks in advance gives you solid vehicle selection and competitive pricing. For peak-demand dates — Essex County prom season (late April through May), New Year's Eve, major MetLife Stadium events, and Devils playoff runs — book 3–6 months out. The further out you lock in a date, the more vehicle options are on the table and the less you will pay versus last-minute rates.
Call 862-461-3920 as soon as your date is confirmed.
Popular Irvington Party Bus Destinations
Irvington's location puts your group within easy reach of some of the most visited venues in Essex County and the greater Newark area. Here are six destinations that Irvington groups book transportation to most often — with the logistical details that actually matter when you are moving a group.

Prudential Center
Prudential Center (25 Lafayette St, Newark, NJ 07102) is home to the New Jersey Devils and hosts major touring concerts year-round — a 19,500-seat arena sitting in the middle of downtown Newark, about 2.5 miles from Irvington. Surface parking in the blocks around the arena is metered and limited, and the decks along Mulberry Street and Edison Place fill within 90 minutes of a sold-out event. On a Devils playoff night or a stadium-level concert, rideshare queues at the arena's Mulberry Street exit back up for well over 30 minutes after final buzzer.
A party bus or minibus drops your Irvington group at the arena entrance and is staged for pickup when the event ends — no hunting for your car in a half-empty deck at midnight. The Prudential Center bus rental guide covers the specific drop-off logistics. Phone: (973) 757-6000.

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC)
NJPAC (1 Center St, Newark, NJ 07102) is the state's flagship performing arts venue, presenting Broadway touring productions, jazz, classical, and world music events in two primary halls — the 2,750-seat Prudential Hall and the 514-seat Victoria Theater. It sits on Center Street at the edge of downtown Newark, about 2.7 miles from Irvington, with limited adjacent parking concentrated in the surface lots on Center Street that fill before curtain on popular nights. Groups arriving by bus avoid the lot hunt entirely — the NJPAC group transportation guide covers the correct approach and drop-off zone for charter vehicles.
NJPAC also hosts the New Jersey Jazz Society's regular programming, so peak nights cluster around holiday weekends and major touring schedules. Phone: 862-461-3920.

Branch Brook Park
Branch Brook Park in Newark (Lake Street & Branch Brook Park Dr, Newark, NJ 07104) is the largest county park in New Jersey at 360 acres, and every April it hosts the Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival — one of the most attended outdoor events in the state, drawing over 100,000 visitors during peak bloom weekend. Street parking along Park Avenue and the surrounding Belleville border fills completely by 10 a.m. on peak festival days, and rideshare pricing in the area spikes significantly when the blossoms hit their peak. For large family groups or community organizations coming from Irvington for the festival, a charter bus or minibus drops the group at the park's Lake Street entrance and stages nearby — everyone arrives together, no one circles for 45 minutes.
Outside festival season, the park is a popular destination for family reunions and community events with open field space accommodating gatherings of 50 to several hundred guests.

Sports Illustrated Stadium (Red Bull Arena)
Sports Illustrated Stadium (600 Cape May St, Harrison, NJ 07029) — known for years as Red Bull Arena — is home to the New York Red Bulls and sits in Harrison, about 5 miles from Irvington via Route 21 South — a straight shot that looks simple and turns into a backup on match nights when Harrison's street grid tightens around the stadium footprint. The stadium seats 25,000 for soccer and hosts international friendlies, concerts, and college events. On MLS match days, the lots adjacent to the stadium reach capacity before kickoff, and street parking in Harrison's residential streets is permit-restricted.
A charter bus or party bus from Irvington drops directly at the stadium's designated commercial vehicle area, with the Red Bull Arena group transportation guide providing current approach and drop-off details. Phone: 862-461-3920.

Newark Museum of Art
The Newark Museum of Art (49 Washington St, Newark, NJ 07102) is New Jersey's largest museum, with a permanent collection of more than 300,000 objects spanning American art, Asian art, and natural science — and a mini zoo on the grounds that makes it a perennial school field trip destination. The museum is located in the University Heights section of Newark, about 2 miles from Irvington, with metered street parking on Washington Street and nearby residential blocks that are permit-zoned during museum hours. Charter buses and minibuses use the Washington Street approach for drop-off, with undercarriage storage keeping student backpacks and equipment off the sidewalk during the unload.
General admission is $10 for adults and $8 for children, seniors 65+, teachers, and students with valid ID; Newark residents and active-duty military are admitted free. The museum is open Thursday through Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Phone: (973) 596-6550.

Ironbound District (Ferry Street)
Newark's Ironbound District — centered on Ferry Street between Raymond Boulevard and Wilson Avenue — is one of the most concentrated dining and nightlife corridors in northern New Jersey, anchored by Portuguese and Spanish restaurants, Brazilian churrascarias, and an increasingly active bar scene that runs late on weekends. Ferry Street itself is a two-lane road with metered parallel parking that fills completely by 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday nights, and the streets feeding in from McCarter Highway back up when events at Prudential Center or the surrounding venues add volume to the neighborhood.
For Irvington groups doing a dinner-and-nightlife night in the Ironbound, a party bus drops the group on Ferry Street and picks everyone up at a pre-agreed corner when the evening wraps — no one is stuck circling for parking while everyone else is already seated at the table. The Ironbound is about 3 miles from Irvington's center via Route 21.